The election was marked by low turnout -- 45.7 percent -- and by a reversal of some traditional voting patterns that saw Serrani winning in heavily Republican North Stamford and Vignola making gains in the Democratic downtown and East Side districts.

"How sweet it is," Serrani told the cheering crowd of about 250 people at Democratic Headquarters located on Hope Street.

The Geib couple, which had lived in Stamford for nine years and are parents of two sons, were returning from the Yale football game at the time of the fatal crash.

Police said the Geib car, driven by Mrs. Geib, was struck by a car which jumped the center esplanade.

100 years ago

Oct. 29, 1912: William Fuchs, held in connection with the killing of Albert W. Henry on Atlantic Street Sunday morning, was released today, with Coroner Phelan finding the cause of death as accidental.

Most of the evidence given was brief, and agreed with what was stated in yesterday's Advocate.

Mr. Henry evidently became confused and stepped backwards directly in the way of the machine.

William Fuchs, the driver, thought himself clear of the man when the latter suddenly turned and stepped back.

Oct. 30, 1912: The twelve Empire voting machines which are to be used in the coming city, state and national elections along with the Triumph machines arrived here this morning.

One of them was immediately set up in the Town Hall for demonstration.

Mr. Hamilton, representing the Empire Company, was alongside the machine all day, demonstrating it and explaining its workings.

The Selectmen have appointed men to demonstrate both the Triumph and Empire machines. It will pay every voter to drop in and get a demonstration.